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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.52, 1,914 and 945.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.52, 1,914 and 945.66 is: 1,303.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.52 : 1,914 = 945.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.52/1,914 = 945.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.52x = 1,914 × 945.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.52x = 1,809,993.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,993.24/1,388.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.54

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